A New Commander in Afghanistan
Source: CBS Evening News
Journalist: Katie Couric
Original Post: Evening News Online, 06.23.10
Type: Interview
Topic(s): Iraq, Regional Security Challenges, Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime, Development and Diplomacy, U.S. Military Forces & Operations, U.S. National Security and Defense Policy
Project(s): Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Military Forces and Operations, Iraq, Civilian Capacity
People: Richard Fontaine
Journalist: Katie Couric
Original Post: Evening News Online, 06.23.10
Type: Interview
June 23, 2010 — Richard Fontaine sits down with the CBS Evening News in the wake of President Obama’s appointment of Gen. David Petraeus to command ISAF’s effort in Afghanistan, arguing that Petraeus has the familiarity and authority to “hit the ground running there”. Richard Fontaine's comments appear at approximately 5:20.
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Topic(s): Iraq, Regional Security Challenges, Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime, Development and Diplomacy, U.S. Military Forces & Operations, U.S. National Security and Defense Policy
Project(s): Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Military Forces and Operations, Iraq, Civilian Capacity
People: Richard Fontaine
